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31 episodes
Jan 13, 2026• a16z Podcast

Ben Horowitz on Investing in AI: AI Bubbles, Economic Impact, and VC Acceleration

Ben Horowitz discusses how AI is transforming venture capital by accelerating decision-making, forcing firms to evaluate investors at the point of investment, and creating opportunities across multiple verticals while reflecting unprecedented market demand.

34:16
Jan 9, 2026• a16z Podcast

Ben Horowitz on Raising a New Fund and How Venture Firms Scale

Ben Horowitz discusses how Andreessen Horowitz has scaled venture capital by building a platform that provides real support for entrepreneurs, focusing on network, operating experience, and helping founders navigate complex challenges across multiple technology sectors.

59:10
Jan 9, 2026• Uncapped with Jack Altman

Uncapped #38 | Ben Horowitz from a16z

Ben Horowitz discusses the evolution of Andreessen Horowitz, explaining how they built a venture capital firm focused on providing entrepreneurs with network, advice, and platform services by scaling strategically and hiring experienced founders and CEOs.

57:32
Jan 7, 2026• a16z Podcast

Marc Andreessen's 2026 Outlook: AI Timelines, US vs. China, and The Price of AI

In this a16z podcast episode, Marc Andreessen shares his insights on AI's transformative potential, discussing the technology's rapid development, its impact across industries, the ongoing race between open and closed source models, and the complex geopolitical dynamics of AI innovation between the US and China.

1:21:54
Jan 2, 2026• a16z Podcast

Wartime vs Peacetime: Ben Horowitz on Leadership

Ben Horowitz discusses leadership, culture, and innovation through stories about the internet's development, wartime vs. peacetime CEOs, and the critical importance of individual actions in shaping the world, drawing insights from historical figures like Toussaint Louverture and highlighting the unique challenges in bio and healthcare innovation.

35:02
Jan 1, 2026• a16z Podcast

The Techno-Optimist Manifesto with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz discuss Andreessen's Techno-Optimist Manifesto, exploring how technological innovation can drive progress, overcome pessimism, and create opportunities for marginalized communities through free markets and technological advancement.

1:06:38
Dec 30, 2025• a16z Podcast

Why a16z's Martin Casado Believes the AI Boom Still Has Years to Run

Martin Casado discusses the AI boom, comparing it to the 1990s tech wave, and explains why he believes we're still in the early stages of the cycle, with significant opportunities for innovation and value creation in areas like AI coding and infrastructure.

1:22:20
Dec 29, 2025• The Exit Five CMO Podcast (Hosted by Dave Gerhardt)

How to Build a Brand People Pay Attention To

Dave Gerhardt breaks down how the best companies win by getting attention through creative, unconventional marketing strategies that stand out from the crowd and build brand awareness across industries.

38:38
Dec 25, 2025• Odd Lots

Scott Kupor's New Plan to Bring Tech Workers Into the Federal Government

Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, discusses a new two-year program called US TechForce aimed at recruiting 1,000 tech workers to help modernize government infrastructure and address early career pipeline challenges in the federal workforce.

59:48
Dec 18, 2025• a16z Podcast

Do Revenue and Margins Still Matter in AI?

A candid conversation with David George from a16z about AI investment strategies, the changing landscape of venture capital, and why finding founders with exceptional strengths matters more than worrying about theoretical competition.

1:02:30
Dec 17, 2025• a16z Podcast

The Crime Crisis In America and How Technology Fixes It

A comprehensive exploration of America's crime crisis, examining how technology, strategic policing, and innovative public-private partnerships can potentially eliminate crime through intelligent, precise law enforcement approaches.

59:30
Dec 15, 2025• The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

20VC: a16z's David George on How $BN Funds Can 5×, Do Margins & Revenue Matter in AI & the Most Controversial Bet at a16z

David George, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discusses the firm's investment strategy, the evolving landscape of venture capital, the potential of AI startups, and the importance of backing founders with exceptional strengths across various market opportunities.

1:06:37
Dec 4, 2025• a16z Podcast

The Psychology Every Founder Needs Right Now | a16z GP Reveals Secrets to Success

A16z General Partner Anish Acharya discusses the resurgence of consumer tech, AI's transformative potential, and key insights for founders navigating the rapidly evolving tech landscape in 2026.

50:54
Dec 2, 2025• a16z Podcast

How To Lead | Ben Horowitz on My First Million

Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, confrontation, and culture, emphasizing the importance of being honest, making tough decisions, and creating memorable cultural rules that drive specific behaviors.

1:10:40
Dec 1, 2025• My First Million

Weird ways Ben Horowitz makes Founders more confident

Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, culture, and entrepreneurship, revealing his approach to tough conversations, the importance of confidence in CEOs, and his passion for supporting pioneers in industries like hip hop through his Paid in Full Foundation.

1:12:32
Nov 27, 2025• a16z Podcast

Ben Horowitz: Why Open Source AI Will Determine America's Future

Ben Horowitz discusses how the US has lost ground in AI to China through restrictive policies, emphasizing the importance of open-source AI development and the critical role of cultural values encoded in AI model weights.

46:50
Nov 26, 2025• a16z Podcast

The Secret Marketing Strategy That Built a16z: From Zero to Legendary VC Firm

Margit Wennmachers, head of marketing for a16z, reveals how she helped Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz transform venture capital by breaking unwritten industry rules, weaponizing transparency, and marketing themselves as authentic entrepreneurs with compelling ideas.

59:55
Nov 19, 2025• a16z Podcast

Ben Horowitz & Marc Andreessen: Why Silicon Valley Turned Against Defense (And How We’re Fixing It)

A deep dive into how Silicon Valley is returning to its Cold War roots, rebuilding America's industrial base through defense, energy, aerospace, and manufacturing technologies, driven by a new generation of founders who understand the urgent need to innovate and compete with China.

1:16:13
Nov 11, 2025• a16z Podcast

Grant Lee: Building Gamma’s AI Presentation Company to 100 Million Users

Grant Lee shares the story of building Gamma, an AI presentation company that grew to 100 million users by focusing on product design, organic word-of-mouth growth, and creating a fundamentally different user experience compared to traditional presentation tools.

53:17
Nov 5, 2025• a16z Podcast

ElevenLabs CEO: Why Voice is the Next AI Interface

ElevenLabs' CEO Mati Staniszewski discusses how the company builds AI audio technology at lightning speed through small autonomous teams, global hiring, a Voice Marketplace that has paid creators $10M, and a strategic approach to transitioning from a creator brand to an enterprise platform.

31:14
Nov 3, 2025• a16z Podcast

David Sacks: AI, Crypto, China, Dems, and SF

David Sacks discusses the Trump administration's approach to AI and crypto, emphasizing the importance of innovation, regulatory clarity, and maintaining America's technological leadership while preventing overregulation and preserving the decentralized, permissionless nature of technological development.

1:16:57
Oct 31, 2025• a16z Podcast

Beyond Chatbots: Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz on AI's Future

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz discuss the current state of AI, its potential limitations, and the evolving landscape of technological innovation, exploring topics ranging from machine intelligence and creativity to the geopolitical implications of AI development.

38:11
Oct 27, 2025• a16z Podcast

Raghu Raghuram: AI, Robotics, and the Rebirth of Infrastructure

Raghu Raghuram discusses his journey through Netscape and VMware, highlighting key strategic moves in enterprise technology, the transformative Nicira acquisition, and his excitement about AI's potential to revolutionize infrastructure and robotics.

30:12
Oct 15, 2025• a16z Podcast

Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi: How to Run a Billion-Dollar Business

Ali Horowitz and Ben Ghodsi discuss the founding journey of Databricks, including navigating early challenges, making strategic pivots, building a high-performance culture, and turning down acquisition offers to pursue a bigger vision.

1:04:36
Oct 8, 2025• a16z Podcast

Sam Altman on Sora, Energy, and Building an AI Empire

Sam Altman discusses OpenAI's vision to become a personal AI service, its massive infrastructure and research efforts, and the potential of AI to transform scientific discovery and various industries.

48:25
Oct 1, 2025• The GaryVee Audio Experience

How to Operate and Scale a Business the Right Way

Gary Vee interviews Henry Ward, CEO of Carta, about scaling a business, board management, entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating a culture that supports employee growth and ownership.

39:35
Sep 29, 2025• How I Invest with David Weisburd

E219: How Emerging Managers Can Beat Multi-Stage Firms

A pre-seed venture capitalist discusses how he evaluates founders through a thirty-day process, focusing on action-oriented self-awareness, coachability, and the ability to create significant value by solving big, meaningful problems.

37:34
Sep 12, 2025• a16z Podcast

Ben Horowitz: Why Hesitation is a CEO’s Worst Enemy

Ben Horowitz discusses the challenges of being a CEO, emphasizing the importance of making difficult decisions and not hesitating, even when both choices seem terrible. He shares insights on leadership, startup culture, and the critical role of confidence and managerial leverage, drawing from his experiences as a founder, investor, and author.

1:35:38
Sep 11, 2025• Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

$46B of hard truths from Ben Horowitz: Why founders fail and why you need to run toward fear (a16z co-founder)

Ben Horowitz, co-founder of a16z, shares insights on leadership, startup challenges, and the importance of running towards fear rather than away from it. He emphasizes that success is built through a series of small, difficult decisions and that founders must maintain confidence even when facing seemingly impossible choices.

1:37:59
Sep 8, 2025• a16z Podcast

The Little Tech Agenda for AI

In this episode of the a16z Podcast, Matt Perrault and Colin McHugh discuss the "Little Tech Agenda" for AI policy, advocating for a regulatory approach that focuses on harmful use rather than development, and ensures startups can compete in the AI landscape while maintaining national technological leadership.

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Sep 5, 2025• a16z Podcast

How to Be Free: Shaka Senghor, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Horowitz

Shaka Senghor shares his transformative journey from incarceration to freedom, discussing how he overcame personal trauma and self-imposed mental prisons through journaling, forgiveness, and resilience. In a powerful conversation with Oprah Winfrey, he explores the true meaning of freedom, emphasizing that liberation begins in the mind and requires ongoing personal work.

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